Panchero's Mexican Grill vs Wahoo's Fish Taco's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Panchero's Mexican Grill vs Wahoo's Fish Taco's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Panchero's Mexican Grill Franchise
Wahoo's Fish Taco's Franchise
Investment $404,325 - $931,000$540,000 - $715,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $30,000$25,000 - $30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2% local
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Panchero's Mexican Grill Franchise
Wahoo's Fish Taco's Franchise
Experience

* First and foremost, do you LOVE burritos? Like, really, really love them? In the platonic, brother/sister sort of way. * Do you have previous experience operating a restaurant? If you do, it's a plus. If you don't, that's perfectly okay too. * Do you like the sound of working with Pancheros to devise a market development plan? And then bringing that plan to living, breathing, burrito-moving life? * Do you have knowledge of the market in which you'll be operating? Wikipedia knowledge doesn't count. * Are you qualified financially? That is to say, do you have a net worth of $750,000? And is $250,000 of that liquid?

We prefer applicants who have restaurant experience as well as multi-unit experience. Depending on some other factors, we will consider applicants who have other types of multi-unit retail experience.

Financing Options

 
Panchero's Mexican Grill Franchise
Wahoo's Fish Taco's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Panchero's Mexican Grill Franchise
Wahoo's Fish Taco's Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Panchero's Mexican Grill Franchise
Wahoo's Fish Taco's Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Panchero's Mexican Grill

As a restaurant concept proven over 15 years, Panchero's Mexican Grill has embarked on an aggressive expansion plan. Franchise development is a major part of that plan. The Panchero's franchise system is backed by proven tools and support systems in the following areas:
* Site Selection
* Facility Design
* Marketing and Promotion
* Training
* Ongoing Support
Panchero's Franchise Corporation is offering franchise opportunities to a select group.
In considering potential franchisees, Panchero's Franchise Corporation will consider:
* Financial Qualification (minimum net worth $750,000; $250,000 liquid)
* Previous restaurant operating experience
* Your plan to develop a market and your ability to carry out that plan
* Your knowledge of the trade area in which you will be operating
Panchero's Franchise Corporation is looking for people who will be assets to the existing Panchero's franchise system.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Panchero's franchise ranges from $404,325 to $931,000. This includes the $31,800 to $32,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. If you acquire development rights you must develop at least three Restaurants, and you will sign our Area Development Agreement. Upon signing, you will pay us a development fee equal to $25,000 for the first franchise and $10,000 for each additional franchise you commit to develop.


About Wahoo's Fish Taco's

In 1988, the Wahoo brothers decided to import the fish taco to Orange County, California, and give it a unique twist. They combined the fish taco with their Brazilian favorites and Asian inspired items. The brothers decorated the original restaurant with the donations of near-by surf companies and that's how Wahoo's Fish Taco was born. Wahoo's then quickly developed a loyal and steady following, to where some locals came in daily and servers automatically knew what their customer would order. In 1990, Steve Karfaridis, joined as a partner and the one location in Costa Mesa rapidly developed into multi-locations in Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach. Today you will find over 50 locations of Wahoo's all throughout California and Colorado, including Texas and Hawaii. We are looking for franchisees who have the experience and financial resources to develop an area of at least 3-5 stores.
Wahoo's Fish Taco's initial franchise fee is $35,000 (and just $27,5000 for each additional store)